Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

blasts of flames from his hand and staff
 
electrically charged spheres
 
turquoise orbs ignite the palace hall
 
Merlin taught him magical words
 
abracadabra, alacazoom
 
fear not
 
the apprentice learned well
 
exceeding Merlin’s expectations
 
as Merlin is laid to rest
 
new master magician is born
 
predecessor of Houdini
 
unlocks the power
 
entertains the king’s court
 
knowing the only thing he cannot do
 
is avoid the fate of his teacher
 
 
*Entry for Leighann’s “Magic Words” contest

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Robert A. Dufresne July 3, 2011 at 6:34 AM Your talent shines in all avenues of writing, Carolyn. Congratulations. Be well.

Carol Sunshine Brown June 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM Congratulations on your win in Leighann's "Magic Words" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Debbie Guzzi June 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM excellent wrap UP! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Audrey Haick June 24, 2011 at 8:48 PM Congratulations on your fine win with this wonderful piece of poetry, Seafaress! I've missed so much but will take my time to savor each one in time. I enjoyed the thunder storm tonight...long overdue here. Love, Annalise

Caryl Muzzey June 24, 2011 at 5:20 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest with this excellent write. Caryl

Cory Long June 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM congrats on your win with this stunning entry, cory

Kacey Greenlee June 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM Wow magical indeed.Good luck love....And thank you for your kind words always nice to hear from you my friend......

Diane Locksley June 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM This is a great interpretation of the picture. I really like the last two lines. Even magicians cannot live forever. Houdini said he would return. Good luck in the contest.

Joyce Johnson June 8, 2011 at 7:33 PM Good luck Carolyn. I don't know much about magic but this is a great poem. I just got home from being gone four days and am tired and confused. It seems I won something in Brian's contest but I can't find his contest in the winner's pages or anywhere to see what I got. You say we all did well. Do you know what happened to it? I'll have to wait until tomorrow to read the reat of the poem finals. Love, Joyce Love, Joyce

Wilma Neels June 8, 2011 at 11:52 AM Oh my, I love where you took this one Carolyn, magical feel to it ask well.. Wishing you all the best for the contest hun, love Wilma

Joe Maverick June 8, 2011 at 2:37 AM Congratulations Carolyn on the placement win in Ricks Contest..hope you are well.

Joseph Osita June 8, 2011 at 1:41 AM A very nice poem for the contest.Best wishes!

Kash Poet June 7, 2011 at 11:00 PM Very good poem on the theme of Magic words Carolyn.Enjoyed.Best wishes.

James Peranteau June 7, 2011 at 8:44 PM Awesome write my dear poet ! And a great entry as I know many here on the soup will agrre dear friend ! Have a woderful week my love ! Have a wonerful week Carolyn ! much love from Noah and I, james

James Foulk June 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM this reminds me of the disney movie where Mickey Mouse played the Sorcerer's Apprentice, this was a great creative piece of fine poetry. thank you for commenting on clatter in tree tops.

John Rhinem June 7, 2011 at 4:38 PM Smile ~ This causes myself to consider The Book of Revelations, Chapter 22 ~ Verses 13 - 17.... ~ Tis the only Magic I Know ~ You tale told, Dear Carolyn, in someway is fascinating itself my dear ~ Smile ~ for there many times often seems to be an underlying current of something a tad bit Darker then once I would have believed.... ~ Smile ~ Here's to the moments of it All; “Kudos” ~ Love, John!:) ~

Nette Onclaud June 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM action-packed with mystical, poetic energy, carols... best of health to you and winning wishes! :) huggs, nette

Black Eyed Susan June 7, 2011 at 1:25 PM I like how your poem looks like a chalice. And I agree with Jack, good ending. Good luck in the contest!

Jack Horne June 7, 2011 at 12:56 PM I love this one, my friend - especially the powerful last line

Joe Maverick June 7, 2011 at 11:53 AM good to read your entry Carolyn, have not stopped praying for your return to health!! may your test bring good results..

Gwendolen Song June 7, 2011 at 11:16 AM Prayers on on their way.....right now.! ..EMGs are uncomfortable...stay relaxed and write a funny poem while u are undergoing your test. I think this entry for the sorcerer's picture is amazing! A great story compacted into only 15 lines!! Cool write! Gwendolen

Adrienne Gresham June 7, 2011 at 10:56 AM Good One and thanks for reading my poem and your kind words of encouragement on it.

Tobey Hill June 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM Good morning Carolyn, hope all is well. I enjoyed this write..I can clearly see those turquoise orbs lighting the hall..I want some....TAH ps..good luck